BLUES

Swirling Water

#BAD2DF

RGB 186, 210, 223 · HSL 201°, 37%, 80% · CMYK 17, 6, 0, 13

Swirling Water is #BAD2DF in HEX — rgb(186, 210, 223), hsl(201°, 37%, 80%), cmyk(17%, 6%, 0%, 13%).

Swirling Water pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 37%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#BAD2DF

RGB186, 210, 223

HSL201°, 37%, 80%

HSV201°, 17%, 87%

CMYK17, 6, 0, 13

Decimal12243679

CSS RGBrgb(186, 210, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 37%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Swirling Water K-158

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract Idea 643

ΔE 0.7 · #B9D1DD

Benjamin Moore

Grand 835

ΔE 1.1 · #BBD2DD

Dulux

Oriental Bay NZ10A1

ΔE 1.3 · #BBD0DE

Dunn-Edwards

Two Harbors DE5813

ΔE 1.3 · #BED3E1

Behr

Millstream PPU14-16

ΔE 1.5 · #B8D4E0

Kilz

Mountain Stream TB-44

ΔE 2 · #B3CEDA

PPG

Constellation 1155-4

ΔE 2.2 · #BCCEDB

Valspar

Adrift 4006-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #B2D0DF

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 2.5 · #B4CBD9

Sherwin-Williams

Wondrous Blue SW6807

ΔE 2.5 · #B8CDDD

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 3.3 · #C6D7E3

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.4 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 8.1 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAD2DF

#DFC6B9

Analogous

#B9DFD9

#BAD2DF

#B9BFDF

Triadic

#BAD2DF

#DFB9D2

#D2DFB9

Split-Complementary

#BAD2DF

#DFB9BF

#DFD9B9

Tetradic

#BAD2DF

#D9B9DF

#DFC6B9

#BFDFB9

Monochromatic

#508EAF

#85B0C7

#BAD2DF

#EEF4F7

Rectangle

#BAD2DF

#C6B9DF

#DFC6B9

#D2DFB9

Compound

#BAD2DF

#B9BFDF

#DFC6B9

#DFD9B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7DBE5

#D7E3EA

#E9EFF2

Darker

#80AEC7

#437E9E

#264A5D

Saturation

#C6CED2

#B9D2DF

#A9D6EF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAD2DF

#C6CCE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAD2DF

#CECEDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAD2DF

#BAD4D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Swirling Water lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#CBCAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BAD2DF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B8CFE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C7A694

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BAD2DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAD2DF;

CSS Variable

--color-swirling-water: #BAD2DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swirling-water': '#BAD2DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAD2DF] text-[#BAD2DF]

SCSS

$swirling-water: #BAD2DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAD2DF?

#BAD2DF is Swirling Water, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BAD2DF warm or cool?

Swirling Water reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Swirling Water?

Swirling Water works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Swirling Water?

Swirling Water pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Swirling Water?

You can download Swirling Water on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Swirling Water?

The hex code is #BAD2DF. In RGB it's 186, 210, 223, and in HSL it's 201°, 37%, 80%.

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